Early Style Ford GPW Willys MB Rear Light Brackets (1 pair)
85500LJMP
Early type rear light brackets
Set of 2 pieces for Willys MB and Ford GPW
Reproduction of the early rear light brackets for mounting the taillight assemblies to the rear panel. These brackets were used on early production Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps from approximately 1941-1943, before production transitioned to horizontal brackets.
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Application Early type 1941-1943 |
Mounting Inside rear panel |
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Type Left and right identical |
Set contents 2 pieces (1 pair) |
Features
- Suitable for early Willys MB and Ford GPW (circa 1941-1943)
- For mounting blackout/tail light assemblies
- Universal left/right per bracket
- Correct width and hole spacing for original light units
- Mounting to inside of rear panel
★ Reproduction of the early bracket design as used in the first production years of the WWII jeep, before the transition to the later horizontal type.
Application
These early brackets were used on Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps from approximately 1941 to early 1943. Later production models received horizontal brackets. Each bracket can be mounted on either left or right side.
Installation notes
Brackets are mounted to the inside of the rear panel of the jeep. The rear light assemblies are then bolted to the brackets. Ensure that the rubber grommets around the rear lights are correctly positioned, as was standard practice on early production vehicles.
Compatibility
Specific to early type MB and GPW. Later in the war (after circa 1943), a different, horizontal bracket design was used. Check the original mounting on your vehicle to determine which type is required.
Historical context
In the early production years of the WWII jeep, both Willys and Ford used this bracket design for mounting the rear lights. The transition to the later horizontal brackets occurred during the standardisation of the design midway through the war.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |